Fees and Charges on WestJet Airlines

Many budget airlines have extra fees and charges which apply when booking your flight, picking a seat and for checking in baggage. These are fees that may or may not exist with major non discount airlines.

These charges are in addition to the taxes and charges that some airlines applies to your final ticket price.

You will need to keep an eye on the charges when booking your flight. The amount of these charges can vary, and new fees or charges may be applied in future.

Do you think that any fees and charges applied to your WestJet flight are acceptable or excessive?

Were you fully informed of the Westjet charges when you booked your flight?

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About Westjet Airlines

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX: WJA) is a Canadian low-cost carrier that provides scheduled and charter air service to 71 destinations in Canada, the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. Founded in 1996, WestJet is currently the second largest Canadian air carrier, behind Air Canada, operating an average of 425 flights and carrying over 45,000 passengers per day.

WestJet is a public company with over 8,000 employees, and is a rarity in the airline industry as it is non-unionized. The airline operates variants of a single aircraft type, all from the Boeing 737 Next Generation family. WestJet has its headquarters and main hub at Calgary International Airport, in Alberta, with another large hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport, in Ontario.